Question: What do you think of eating cassava / manioc / yuca as a staple on a plant-based diet, and possible toxins?

Dr. Klaper offers health advice on eating cassava root and cassava leaves as part of a plant based diet. Cassava, also known as manioc and yuca, is a starchy tuber eaten all over the world for its density of carbohydrates. Cassava flour is the main staple food for many cultures. Cassava starch can be processed into tapioca powder. Cassava needs to be prepared properly to remove its content of cyanide usually through boiling and soaking.